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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,731.87, 18,965.54 and 9,247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,731.87, 18,965.54 and 9,247.82 is: 12,772.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,731.87 : 18,965.54 = 9,247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,731.87/18,965.54 = 9,247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,731.87x = 18,965.54 × 9,247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,731.87x = 175,389,900.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,389,900.12/13,731.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,772.47

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